La Côte-aux-Fées: population and statistics
La Côte-aux-Fées has a population of 467 (2025) across 12.8 km², or 36.4 people per km². It ranks 1,836 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 467 residents
- 12.8 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 1,061 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel, La Côte-aux-Fées ranks No. 21 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
La Côte-aux-Fées in numbers
Where is La Côte-aux-Fées?
Population of La Côte-aux-Fées over time
La Côte-aux-Fées had 469 residents in 2015 and 467 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 458 |
| 2021 | 480 |
| 2022 | 491 |
| 2023 | 483 |
| 2024 | 473 |
| 2025 | 467 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neuchâtel for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,797 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Les Verrières, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sainte-Croix (5,156 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for La Côte-aux-Fées
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | La Côte-aux-Fées | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.4% | 20.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | La Côte-aux-Fées | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 324 | 101,478 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,738 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 60.5% | 37.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 4.6% | 13.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.5% | 50.9% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | La Côte-aux-Fées | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.8% | 70.4% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.2% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 37.2% | 6.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 17.1% | 7.0% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 38 | 8,151 | 329,600 | ranked 1,714 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,308 kW | 1,016 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.0 GWh/year | 1,237 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,566 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 21,413 kWh/inh. | 6,860 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | La Côte-aux-Fées | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 61 | 14,545 | 728,011 | ranked 1,592 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 35 | 13,092 | 762,757 | ranked 1,743 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.9 | 72.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.7% | 68.7% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.7% | 25.0% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | La Côte-aux-Fées | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 294 | 113,631 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,431 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 629.6 | 630.0 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.3% | 63.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.0% | 33.6% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | La Côte-aux-Fées | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.4% | 27.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: La Côte-aux-Fées
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of La Côte-aux-Fées?
La Côte-aux-Fées has 467 residents (2025), ranking 1,836 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is La Côte-aux-Fées?
La Côte-aux-Fées covers 12.8 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of La Côte-aux-Fées growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of La Côte-aux-Fées went from 469 to 467, a change of −0.4%.
Where is La Côte-aux-Fées?
La Côte-aux-Fées is in Neuchâtel. It belongs to Canton de Neuchâtel (district). Latitude 46.867, longitude 6.483.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for La Côte-aux-Fées?
In La Côte-aux-Fées, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 35 (2026), ranking 1,743 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Dwellings: what is the figure for La Côte-aux-Fées?
In La Côte-aux-Fées, “Dwellings” stands at 324 (2026), ranking 1,738 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in La Côte-aux-Fées?
In La Côte-aux-Fées, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border La Côte-aux-Fées?
The nearest to La Côte-aux-Fées are Les Verrières (3.7 km), Sainte-Croix (4.8 km), Bullet (6.2 km), Vuiteboeuf (8.2 km), Novalles (9.4 km).